Music
This British-Gujarati singer made the hit album "Brat" in 2024.
Who is Charli XCX?
This empire colonized the Indian subcontinent
What is the British Empire?
The presidents of SAYA 2026-2027
Who are Ria Shivam and Tasnia Arny?
This politician of Indian heritage was elected New York City mayor in 2025.
Who is Zohran Kwame Mamdani?
The phrase "Chai Tea means Tea Tea" is said by Mumbattan Spiderman Pavitr Phrabhakar in this movie.
What is Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse?
This Tamil-English song from an Indian film released in 2011 talks about a man getting rejected romantically.
What is Why This Kolaveri Di?
In 2025, this country elected their first female Prime Minister through discord.
What is Nepal?
The SAYA grade with the least number of members
Who are the seniors?
This neighborhood in Queens is a hub of South Asian clothing, jewelry, and sweets centered around 74th St.
What is Jackson Heights?
A simple round flatbread made from atta and water which is often eaten to scoop up curries.
What is Roti?
This Senegalese-American singer is known for singing in the hit song “Chammak Challo”.
Who is Akon?
This country is the primary location that Tibetan refugees go to in order to escape political and religious persecution in China.
What is India?
SAYA's advisor this year
Who is Mr. Azmat?
This museum in NYC holds the largest collection of South Asian artifacts and art (~1,000 of which have been accused of being trafficked).
A popular curry made from roasted yogurt-marinated chicken chunks simmered in a spiced tomato-cream sauce.
What is Chicken Tikka Masala?
This music genre emerged in Trinidad and Tobago from Indo-Caribbean communities, blending Indian musical traditions with Afro-Caribbean styles.
What is Chutney music?
This island nation is the flattest and lowest country on Earth and is south of India.
What are the Maldives?
Who is Dev Arora?
This neighborhood in Queens is home to one of the largest concentrations of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora outside of Guyana and Trinidad, often referred to as "Little Guyana."
What is Richmond Hill?
Steamed savory rice-and-lentil cakes from South India, typically served with sambar and coconut chutney.
What is Idli?
Known for his song, “Halka Halka Soor”, this Pakistani-born musician became one of the most influential figures in South Asian music. Jeff Buckley also cites him as his biggest inspiration.
Who is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan?
These African-descended communities in India have roots in East Africa and have lived in India for centuries.
Who are Siddis?
The first year scriptwriting was introduced in a SAYA show
2023
The first major South Asian holiday to officially become a public school holiday in June 2023 by former mayor Eric Adams.
What is Diwali?
This word is what the G in Parle-G stands for.